Vol. 77, No. 1

Cover

Sounding Board

By Father Paul M. Zulehner
The standard approach to remarried Catholics is long on law but short on mercy, argues this Austrian theologian, who suggests a more pastoral approach used in his country. In Feedback readers explore ways to reunite the church and the remarried.

Interview

An interview with theologian Phyllis Zagano
With the deacon being one of the traditional "arms" of the bishop, the needs of the church call for some "right-hand women" to proclaim the good news, and there's nothing in Catholic tradition that should stand in the way.